Naches Valley Elementary School

482 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Naches Valley Elementary School, located in Naches, Washington, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Naches Valley School District. Nestled in a scenic region of the Yakima Valley, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. The campus is designed to be a community-centered space where students are encouraged to develop a love for learning through a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with creative exploration and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Naches Valley Elementary is known for its commitment to close-knit community values and student-centered support. By leveraging its smaller, rural setting, the school cultivates strong relationships between staff, families, and students, ensuring that individual needs are met in a nurturing atmosphere. The school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, prioritizing character development and the cultivation of a collaborative, inclusive school culture.

482

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Naches Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	130
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
327 (67.8%)
Hispanic
130 (27.0%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Naches Valley School District
Phone:	(509)653-1508
Website:	http://nachesvalley.org/elementary.html
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 98